Ancient Greece
World Book Online
Start with WBO to get an overview of the subject. You’ll find general information, Back in Time, Special
Reports, Behind the Headlines, Tables, Sounds, Historical Maps, Pictures, original films, and more. To
access WBO from home, get the password from the media specialist.
Gale Databases: World History Collection
This database is full of general information on every era in history. You will need a password to access this at home.
Web Sites
Life in Ancient Greece
This site traces life in ancient Greece using coinage of the era.
History for Kids- Ancient Greece
This site examines the history, culture, and achievements of Ancient Greece. It’s written in an entertaining
and informative manner.
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
This PBS website is an introduction to ancient Greek history, culture, politics, art, and warfare, and
includes a detailed timeline, an interactive map, and information about life in Athens.
Greek Mythology Link
This is a comprehensive Web site featuring major events in Greek mythology, biographies,
people and places, maps, a bibliography, a dictionary, images, and links to additional sites
featuring Greek mythology.
Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources
This site links to images and text about the major figures of Greek and Roman mythology. You
can also access images and information about objects that are associated with the Gods. There
is also an informative timeline of Greek history available here, as well as links to primary
sources. Many of the illustrations are from ancient sources.
Windows to the Universe: Mythology
Almost every culture has associated objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their physical
world with gods and goddesses. This site, funded by NASA, is an excellent review of mythology
as it relates to the universe. You can search by Sun or Moon (to find sun gods and moon gods),
the sky, stars, family trees, and more.
Encyclopedia Mythica
This is an online encyclopedia of mythology and folklore that contains over 6,000 definitions of
gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, and legendary creatures from all over the world. It is
searchable by region or type, and includes illustrations, pronunciation keys, and genealogical
information. The site includes annotated links to related online resources.
Hercules: Greece’s Greatest Hero
If you are interested in the famous Greek hero Hercules, then you will want to check out this
site. It features stories about Hercules, including the twelve labors, his triumph over the giants,
and the influential women who took part in his feats. There are photographs of museum pieces,
and pictures of the geographical locations of the stories. This site is part of the Tuft University’s
Perseus Project.
An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology
If you would like to know more about how Greek words are incorporated into the English
language, try this site. You can search the dictionary by name or keyword, or browse by letter.
Check out the appendices: mythological influences on pop culture (way cool!), astronomy,
calendar terms, personal names, and phrases.
Mythweb
Mythweb is an easy-to-use site for students and teachers interested in Greek mythology. It
features information and cartoon depictions (some animated) about Greek gods and heroes, as
well as the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology.